Chi-Cang Decoction

Chi-Cang Decoction,Due to deficiency of the spleen and stomach leading to dampness retention, the face appears sallow and puffy, or the entire body is swollen; appetite is reduced; qi fails to rise and fall properly; urine is reddish; the abdomen is distended; and there is cough with phlegm and swelling.

Formulas Name : Chi-Cang Decoction

Chinese Name : 赤苍饮

Drug Formulation

Red Poria (peeled) 1.5 liang, Atractylodes (coarse skin removed, soaked in rice washing water overnight, drained, chopped into slices, and stir-fried until slightly yellow) 1.5 liang, Processed Trifoliate Orange Peel 1 liang,Agastache (with roots) 7 qian and a half, Pinellia (thoroughly boiled in water, chopped, and dried in an oven) 7 qian and a half, purified Cyperus 7 qian and a half, Perilla leaves (with stems) 7 qian and a half, Magnolia bark (coarse bark removed, roasted with ginger juice until fragrant and cooked) 7 qian and a half, Dried tangerine peel (white pith removed) 7 qian and a half, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang and 2 qian.

Source

*Zhunsheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 7.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Due to deficiency of the spleen and stomach leading to dampness retention, the face appears sallow and puffy, or the entire body is swollen; appetite is reduced; qi fails to rise and fall properly; urine is reddish; the abdomen is distended; and there is cough with phlegm and swelling.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 2 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm, regardless of the time of day.

Chi-Cang Decoction,*Zhunsheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 7.,Due to deficiency of the spleen and stomach leading to dampness retention, the face appears sallow and puffy, or the entire body is swollen; appetite is reduced; qi fails to rise and fall properly; urine is reddish; the abdomen is distended; and there is cough with phlegm and swelling.

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